Take a moment to watch this video and understand the importance of clearing the snow away from hydrants. 3 feet in every direction. Time lost = Lives lost. We appreciate the help and support from our neighbors like you.

Oshkosh Fire DepartmentHere's a great video showing you why to clear the snow from your fire hydrant. The video is about 3 minutes long but well worth your time. Notice it takes about 2 extra minutes to clear the snow from the hydrant. FYI house fires double in size every minute. Also make sure to clear about 3 feet around the hydrant to give the firefighter room to work as well as a path to the street.Special thanks to Equipment Operator Mike Stevens, Firefighter/Paramedic Ryan Homman, and Intern Marcus Moxon-Winston--Marcus did most of the heavy lifting. ... See MoreSee Less